This 2018 Canada Incuse $5 1 oz. Silver Maple Leaf coin achieved the elevated collector grade of Mint State 69 and the First Releases designation from the experts at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). The Royal Canadian Mint was founded in 1908 as part of the British Royal Mint system. The Silver Maple series was introduced in 1988 and has enjoyed great success as one of the premier government-backed 1 oz. .9999 fine silver bullion coins in the world. This issue has a low mintage of 250,000 coins and marks the 30th Anniversary of the series. For the special occasion, both sides of this release were struck incuse.

Iconic Canadian design

The obverse design features Canadian portrait artist Susanna Blunt's iconic portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. This is the standard image of the Queen that has appeared on Canadian coinage since 2003. The reverse of the coin features the RCM Maple Leaf design presented incused for the first time. The image is a classic one, long associated with Canada and the Canadian people as a symbol for peace and tolerance.

Mint State 69 elegance

Mint State 69 coins are desirable specimens which offer collectors spectacular value and mesmerizing brilliance. These are fully struck, sharply detailed coins. They have luminous, original surfaces and incomparable eye appeal.
The RCM has rolled out a new process called MINTSHIELD to reduce the appearance of milk spots.